Destination NSW to Welcome Julie Andrews & Emma Walton Hamilton in August

On Sunday 28 August at the Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House, Opera Australia and Gordon Frost Organisation in partnership with the NSW Government's tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW will present A Conversation with Julie Andrews and Emma WAlton Hamilton.

At this very special event, which is exclusive to Sydney, Julie Andrews and her daughter Emma WAlton Hamilton will share personal stories and insights into their careers.

This special event will take place on the re-created stage set of My Fair Lady.

Tickets to A Conversation with Julie Andrews and Emma WAlton Hamilton go on sale on Monday 18th July at www.myfairlady.com.au

The audience will engage with Julie Andrews and Emma WAlton Hamilton in an informal setting as they discuss Julie's work as one of the world's most loved performers and their work together as critically acclaimed best-selling authors and television creators and producers. Together they have published 30 books and created several television projects committed to stimulating a sense of wonder and learning in children. The evening will present an opportunity for the audience to participate in a question and answer session.

Julie Andrews said "It is a thrill for me to be in Australia and have the opportunity to direct the very musical that significantly launched my career. I hope our production brings great joy to our audiences and stimulates a whole new generation of musical theatre lovers. This unique opportunity of having my lovely Emma join me on stage for an open conversation with an audience prior to our opening warms my heart."

NSW Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events Stuart Ayres said the event is an opportunity to gain insight into the stellar career of two of the most enduring figures in film and theatre.

"Dame Julie Andrews is an icon of the stage and screen and Emma WAlton Hamilton has also had an incredible career in the entertainment industry. Audiences are in for an unforgettable night, and I encourage everyone to book their tickets when they go on sale next week. This unique event has been secured for Sydney by the NSW Government, through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW."

This very special event is one not to be missed, it is an opportunity to get up close and personal with Julie Andrews and her daughter Emma WAlton Hamilton.

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